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19th Century Novels

The "triple-decker" novel was a standard form of publishing for British fiction from the early 1800s until the 1890s. The market for this form of fiction was closely tied to commercial "circulating libraries," such as Mudie's and W. H. Smith. Unlike free public libraries, these circulating libraries charged patrons to borrow books, much like video rental stores do today. Publishing longer works of fiction was quite expensive, and by releasing them in multiple parts publishers capt...



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19th Century Novels
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870; Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
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Topics: Boys, Orphans, Young men, Child labor
19th Century Novels
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
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"Household edition."
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Far from the madding crowd
Far from the madding crowd
by Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
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Sybil, or, The two nations
Sybil, or, The two nations
by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881
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PMM
Topics: Social classes, Poor families, Rich people, Landlord and tenant, Chartism, Political fiction, Love...
19th Century Novels
The doctor, &c
The doctor, &c
by Southey, Robert, 1774-1843; Warter, John Wood, 1806-1878
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Added t.-p., engraved, with vignette
19th Century Novels
Wuthering heights. A novel
Wuthering heights. A novel
by Brontë, Emily, 1818-1848; Brontë, Anne, 1820-1849. Agnes Grey
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First edition. Wise Brontë II, 1
19th Century Novels
The moonstone : a romance
The moonstone : a romance
by Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
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First edition. Sadleir, 19th. cent. fiction, 598
Topics: Jewelry theft, Police, East Indians
19th Century Novels
Great expectations
Great expectations
by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
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Includes May 1861 advertisements (32 p.) bound in at end of v. 3
19th Century Novels
The moonstone : a romance
The moonstone : a romance
by Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
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First edition. Sadleir, 19th. cent. fiction, 598
Topics: Jewelry theft, Police, East Indians
19th Century Novels
Tales of chivalry : or, Perils by flood and field ....
Tales of chivalry : or, Perils by flood and field ....
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Mary Barton : a tale of Manchester life
Mary Barton : a tale of Manchester life
by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
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Black Bess; or, the knight of the road : a tale of the good old times
Black Bess; or, the knight of the road : a tale of the good old times
by Viles, Edward
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"Third re-issue."
Topic: Turpin, Richard, 1706-1739
19th Century Novels
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870; Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
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favorite 1
comment 0
Topics: Boys, Orphans, Young men, Child labor
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In a glass darkly
In a glass darkly
by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873
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v. 1. Green tea. The familiar. Mr. Justice Harbottle -- v. 2. The room in the Dragon Volant -- v. 3. The room in the Dragon Volant (conclusion). Carmilla
19th Century Novels
Melmoth the wanderer: a tale
Melmoth the wanderer: a tale
by Maturin, Charles Robert, 1780-1824
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Topic: Immortalism
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Gentleman Jack; or, Life on the road
Gentleman Jack; or, Life on the road
by Grey, Mrs. (Elizabeth Caroline), 1798-1869
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Attributed by Summers, A Gothic Bibliography, to Mrs. Elizabeth Caroline Grey
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Kirsteen : the story of a Scotch family seventy years ago
Kirsteen : the story of a Scotch family seventy years ago
by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
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Glenarvon
Glenarvon
by Lamb, Caroline, Lady, 1785-1828
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Each vol. has added t.-p., engr
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Confessions of a thug
Confessions of a thug
by Taylor, Meadows, 1808-1876
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Topic: Thugs
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Anastasius: or, Memoirs of a Greek; written at the close of the eighteenth century
Anastasius: or, Memoirs of a Greek; written at the close of the eighteenth century
by Hope, Thomas, 1770?-1831
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The life and travels of Herodotus in the fifth century : before Christ: an imaginary biography founded on fact, illustrative of the history, manners, religion, literature, arts, and social condition of the Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Scythians, and other ancient nations, in the days of Pericles and Nehemiah.
The life and travels of Herodotus in the fifth century : before Christ: an imaginary biography founded on fact, illustrative of the history, manners, religion, literature, arts, and social condition of the Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Scythians, and other ancient nations, in the days of Pericles and Nehemiah.
by Wheeler, James Talboys, 1824-1897
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Topics: Herodotus, History, Ancient
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The doctor, &c
The doctor, &c
by Southey, Robert, 1774-1843; Warter, John Wood, 1806-1878
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Added t.-p., engraved, with vignette
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In a glass darkly
In a glass darkly
by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873
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v. 1. Green tea. The familiar. Mr. Justice Harbottle -- v. 2. The room in the Dragon Volant -- v. 3. The room in the Dragon Volant (conclusion). Carmilla
19th Century Novels
Dynevor Terrace, or, The clue of life
Dynevor Terrace, or, The clue of life
by Yonge, Charlotte Mary, 1823-1901
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Topics: Domestic fiction, Upper class, Cousins
19th Century Novels
Tess of the D'Urbervilles : a pure woman
Tess of the D'Urbervilles : a pure woman
by Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928; Riviere & Son, binder. IU-R
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Topics: Triangles (Interpersonal relations), Man-woman relationships, Children of the rich, Children of...
19th Century Novels
Geraldine of Desmond, or, Ireland in the reign of Elizabeth : an historical romance
Geraldine of Desmond, or, Ireland in the reign of Elizabeth : an historical romance
by Crumpe, Miss
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19th Century Novels
La vie et les aventures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoé
La vie et les aventures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoé
by Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731; Effen, Justus van, 1684-1735; Saint-Hyacinthe, Thémiseul de, 1684-1746
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Translation of parts 1 and 2 only
19th Century Novels
Indiana coverlets and coverlet weavers
Indiana coverlets and coverlet weavers
by Rabb, Kate (Milner)
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Topics: Weavers, Coverlets
19th Century Novels
Dora
Dora
by Kavanagh, Julia, 1824-1877
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comment 1
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The soul of Lilith
The soul of Lilith
by Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924
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Topics: Supernatural, Elixir of life, Lilith (Semitic mythology)
19th Century Novels
Black Bess; or, the knight of the road : a tale of the good old times
Black Bess; or, the knight of the road : a tale of the good old times
by Viles, Edward
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"Third re-issue."
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Topic: Turpin, Richard, 1706-1739
19th Century Novels
The return of the native
The return of the native
by Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
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19th Century Novels
The student's wife : a novel
The student's wife : a novel
by Daniel, Mackenzie, Mrs
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19th Century Novels
A narrow escape
A narrow escape
by Thomas, Annie, 1838-1918
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19th Century Novels
Sense and sensibility: a novel
Sense and sensibility: a novel
by Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
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First ed. Cf. G. Keynes. Jane Austen
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Le moine
Le moine
by Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818
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19th Century Novels
Beauty and the beast : a novel
Beauty and the beast : a novel
by Tytler, Sarah, 1827-1914
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comment 1
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Confessions of a thug
Confessions of a thug
by Taylor, Meadows, 1808-1876
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favorite 4
comment 0
Topic: Thugs
19th Century Novels
Mr. Nobody
Mr. Nobody
by Spender, John Kent, Mrs., 1835-1895
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19th Century Novels
Richard S. Childs : his contribution to American local and state government in the 20th century : [a selected bibliography of reference sources]
Richard S. Childs : his contribution to American local and state government in the 20th century : [a selected bibliography of reference sources]
by Stewart, Alva W
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Cover title
Topic: Childs, Richard S. (Richard Spencer), b. 1882
19th Century Novels
Mansfield Park: a novel
Mansfield Park: a novel
by Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
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19th Century Novels
Savindroog, or, The queen of the jungle
Savindroog, or, The queen of the jungle
by Rafter, Captain; J. and J. H. Rutherfund (Firm of bookbinders)
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19th Century Novels
Lorna Doone : a romance of Exmoor
Lorna Doone : a romance of Exmoor
by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900
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Topic: Monmouth's Rebellion, 1685
19th Century Novels
Rob Roy
Rob Roy
by Scott, Walter Sir, 1771-1832
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Topic: Rob Roy, 1671-1734
19th Century Novels
The woman he loved : a novel
The woman he loved : a novel
by Homer, A. N
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Wolff, R.L. 19th cent. fiction
19th Century Novels
Lords and ladies
Lords and ladies
by Stretton, Julia Cecilia, 1812-1878; Marsh-Caldwell, Anne, 1791-1874
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Publisher's advertisement: 4 p. (at end of v. 3)
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The fat of the land : a novel
The fat of the land : a novel
by Soltera, Maria
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Wolff, R.L. 19th cent. fiction
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The Parisians
The Parisians
by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
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19th Century Novels
The old English gentleman : or, The fields and the woods
The old English gentleman : or, The fields and the woods
by Mills, John, d. ca. 1885
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Topic: Sports stories
19th Century Novels
The mill on the Floss
The mill on the Floss
by Eliot, George, 1819-1880
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Limited ed. of 500 numbered copies
19th Century Novels
Traits and stories of the Irish peasantry
Traits and stories of the Irish peasantry
by Carleton, William, 1794-1869; Brooke, William Henry, 1772-1860
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Wolff, R.L. 19th cent. fiction
Topic: Peasantry -- Ireland
19th Century Novels
The chronicles of Castle Cloyne; or, Pictures of the Munster people
The chronicles of Castle Cloyne; or, Pictures of the Munster people
by Brew, Margaret W
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19th Century Novels
Great expectations
Great expectations
by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
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Includes May 1861 advertisements (32 p.) bound in at end of v. 3
19th Century Novels
Yarndale : an unsensational story
Yarndale : an unsensational story
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19th Century Novels
Fatal revenge; or, The family of Montorio. : A romance.
Fatal revenge; or, The family of Montorio. : A romance.
by Maturin, Charles Robert, 1780-1824
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Colophon of v. 1-2: "C. Stower, printer, Paternoster Row". Colophon of v. 3: "G. Woodfall, printer, Paternoster-Row"; the fifth leaf of each gathering is signed 3, as in B3, etc
19th Century Novels
The soul of Lilith
The soul of Lilith
by Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924
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Topics: Supernatural, Elixir of life, Lilith (Semitic mythology)
19th Century Novels
The scallywag
The scallywag
by Allen, Grant, 1848-1899; Nineteenth-century British Novels Collection (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library). IU-R
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Publisher's catalog (32 p.), dated April 1893 bound in at end of v.1
Topic: Chatto & Windus (Firm)
Biodiversity Heritage Library
The land use movement of the 1920's; a bibliographic essay
The land use movement of the 1920's; a bibliographic essay
by Guttenberg, Albert Z
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Cover title
Topics: Land use, Land use
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Le moine
Le moine
by Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818
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19th Century Novels
Guy Fawkes, or, The gunpowder treason : an historical romance
Guy Fawkes, or, The gunpowder treason : an historical romance
by Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882; Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill; Bentley, Richard, 1794-1871, publisher; Bentley, Samuel, 1785-1868, printer
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Topics: Fawkes, Guy, 1570-1606, Gunpowder Plot, 1605
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Bibliography of state land resources planning, 1960-1974
Bibliography of state land resources planning, 1960-1974
by Hess, David
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Cover title
Topics: Land use, Regional planning, Conservation of natural resources
19th Century Novels
The mysteries of the court of London
The mysteries of the court of London
by Reynolds, George W. M. (George William MacArthur), 1814-1879
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Vols. 1-2, new edition
19th Century Novels
John Herring; a west of England romance
John Herring; a west of England romance
by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
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19th Century Novels
The life & opinions of Tristram Shandy, gentleman
The life & opinions of Tristram Shandy, gentleman
by Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768; Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
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19th Century Novels
The prodigals and their inheritance
The prodigals and their inheritance
by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
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Paged continuously
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Darien; or, The merchant prince. A historical romance
Darien; or, The merchant prince. A historical romance
by Warburton, Eliot, 1810-1852
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Based on the experiences of William Paterson at Darien
Topics: Paterson, William, 1658-1719, Buccaneers
19th Century Novels
Glenarvon
Glenarvon
by Lamb, Caroline, Lady, 1785-1828
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Each vol. has added t.-p., engr
19th Century Novels
Great expectations
Great expectations
by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
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favorite 5
comment 0
Includes May 1861 advertisements (32 p.) bound in at end of v. 3
19th Century Novels
High and low; or, Life's chances and changes
High and low; or, Life's chances and changes
by Coke, Henry J. (Henry John), 1827-1916
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19th Century Novels
Darien; or, The merchant prince. A historical romance
Darien; or, The merchant prince. A historical romance
by Warburton, Eliot, 1810-1852
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Based on the experiences of William Paterson at Darien
Topics: Paterson, William, 1658-1719, Buccaneers
19th Century Novels
The Czar : Ivan Vassilivitch, the terrible, in three volumes
The Czar : Ivan Vassilivitch, the terrible, in three volumes
by Smallwood, Edward
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Topic: Ivan IV, Czar of Russia, 1530-1584
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Far from the madding crowd
Far from the madding crowd
by Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
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19th Century Novels
James Hatfield and the beauty of Buttermere : a story of modern times
James Hatfield and the beauty of Buttermere : a story of modern times
by Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856
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19th Century Novels
Daniel Deronda
Daniel Deronda
by Eliot, George, 1819-1880
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Topics: Jews, Zionists
19th Century Novels
Evelina, or, The history of a young lady's introduction to the world
Evelina, or, The history of a young lady's introduction to the world
by Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840; Nineteenth-century British Novels Collection (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library). IU-R
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